Case report. An autonomously functioning thyroid adenoma in a male with thyroxine-binding globulin excess.
Am J Med Sci, 1979/3-1979/4;277(2):201-6.
PMID: 111551
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Abstract
A male with thyroxine-binding globulin (TBG) excess and an autonomously functioning thyroid adenoma is presented. The problem of diagnosing hyperthyroidism in the presence of TBG excess is discussed. The utility of the thyrotropin-releasing hormone test (TRH) is emphasized.
MeSH terms
Adenoma; Aged; Humans; Hyperthyroidism; Male; Thyroid Function Tests; Thyroid Neoplasms; Thyrotropin-Releasing Hormone; Thyroxine-Binding Proteins; Triiodothyronine
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